Chapter 336
Thorn thought his uncle was being ridiculous. He’d only been away for two months, just long enough to miss Hazel casting her net and taking control.
“If Victor were actually capable; Thorn thought, the Noir family wouldn’t have been in this mess for so long!
“So, what’s your plan, Victor?” Thom asked.
A murderous glint flashed in Victor’s eyes. “First, we stir up some chaos in the family. Second, we lure Hazel back. The best bait is your parents–my brother and sister–in–law. She has a soft spot for them. If they’re in danger, she’ll have no choice but to step in. Once we get rid of her, the rest of her supporters will be easy to deal with.”
Victor had been stewing on this plan for years, just waiting for the right moment.
All his previous attempts had failed miserably.
Thorn’s eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn’t believe Victor was actually planning to us
to use his own parents as pawns.
Sensing he’d gone too far, Victor quickly tried to soften his words. “Thorn, don’t worry. Nothing will happen to your parents. They’re my Family, I would never let them get hurt. Just imagine how thrilled they’ll be to see you take over the Noir family”
Thorn offered a slight, humorless smile, “Is that so?”
“Of course. But Thom, to guarantee our success and make sure Hazel is finished for good, we need one more ace up our sleeve–the Lynch family.” Victor said.
At the mention of them, Thorn’s smile vanished completely.
Seeing his reaction, Victor pressed on Thom, you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. Eleanor is a good girl, and she’s done so much for you over the years. She promised that if you agree to be with her, the Lynch family will back us unconditionally. You know the kind of influence they have in Meridia
Thom knew it. This was all about the Raymonds Victor stood to gain the most from any deal with them.
In recent days, Thorn had started to see that the supportive, encouraging uncle from his memories was either changing or was never real to begin with.
His eyes were full of calculation now, and Thorn couldn’t help but wonder if all that kindness in the past had just been a means to an er.d
“Im tired, Victor. I want to rest. You should all go. Thorn said.
Victor slammed his hand on the table. “Thorn, this is no time to be resting. Our pidority is to take back the Noir family and crush that bitch Hazel
“Ah!” Before Victor could finish his sentence, Thorn sent him flying across the room with a vicings kick. Victor hit the floor with a hard thud
Everyone stared, stunned.
Even Thom was a little surprised by his own reaction.
Wincing in pain, Victor struggled to his feet, his face red with rage. “Thorn, you bastard. You dare hit me?
Chorn turned his back. “I won’t let anyone talk about her like that, Victor. Without her, I wouldn’t be here.”
Hazel hadn paved him, hadn’t pulled him from the gutter, he would have been dead long ago.
years ago, at nineteen. Tuom had been Meridia’s most infamous trust fund brat. He was cruel, violent, and utterly out of control. käed un drugs and a permanent listure in high–stakes ratinos
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Chapter 336
Back then, family meant nothing to him. All he cared about was his own arrogance and the money that let him do whatever he wanted.
Then his sister, Hazel, appeared.
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